Nichols Falls Track
Otago, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Otago, New Zealand. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 8.6 mi (13.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,342 ft (409 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr
- High point
- 1,798 ft (548 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Nichols Falls Track
How long is Nichols Falls Track?
Nichols Falls Track is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr. It climbs 1,342 ft (409 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,798 ft (548 m).
How hard is Nichols Falls Track?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Nichols Falls Track?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Nichols Falls Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Nichols Falls Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (85% under trees).
What can you do on Nichols Falls Track?
Best for Mountain biking. Surface: rock.
Where can you eat near Nichols Falls Track?
No. 7 Balmac, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Pine Hill Dairy, 1.2 mi (1.9 km).
Is this a good week for Nichols Falls Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Redwood Loop Otago · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Davies Track Otago · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Pine Hill Shared Path Otago · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Sullivans Dam Otago · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Porkies Track Otago · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap